Top 5 European Countries for Gold Production: Mines and Regions

Europe's gold comes from five key producers (2023 data):

1. Finland – #1 in EU. Kittilä mine (Lapland) – largest in Europe. Agnico Eagle. ~300 koz/yr.
2. Sweden – #2. Garpenberg mine (Bergslagen) – Boliden. Polymetallic (Zn, Pb, Ag, Au).
3. Norway – #3. Stjernøy mine (Finnmark) – smaller, high-grade.
4. Russia – #4 (European part). Sukhoi Log (Ural Mtns) – giant undeveloped; Olympiada (Siberia) produces most.
5. Spain – #5. Cobre Las Cruces (Andalusia) – First Quantum. Copper-gold.

Note: Turkey (transcontinental) produces more than all above (~400 koz/yr), but is often categorized separately. Greenland (Denmark) has potential.